Consumption tax、Private chartered taxi fare、Guide fee、1 dinner、Tour and experience fees

Others not specified、Additional orders during meals (drinks, additional dishes)

Cancellations 11 day(s) (inclusive) before the selected date are allowed. Unused orders can be canceled for free；For cancellations made 8 to 10 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 20% will apply；For cancellations made 2 to 7 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 30% will apply；For cancellations made 1 to 1 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 40% will apply；Cancellation is not allowed between 0–0 days from the selected date. Orders cannot be canceled or modified, and refunds will not be granted.；Due to time zone differences, the confirmed cancellation date is based on the supplier’s local time. Please allow 2–5 business days to process your cancellation request, after which the cancellation fee will be charged according to the product’s cancellation policy. Once the cancellation is confirmed, you will receive your refund within 14 working days.

1) In the event of bad weather, a decision will be made one day before the tour/experience date (18:00 local time) whether or not the tour/experience will proceed.；If it is determined that safe operation is difficult due to heavy snowfall or other reasons, the tour will be cancelled and a full refund will be given.；2) If the event is cancelled, you will be notified by email.；3) Clothing and equipment:；Please wear snow boots and plenty of warm clothing as this is an area that experiences heavy snowfall during the harsh winter months.；4) Gathering/Dissolution:；Pick-up is limited to Echigo-Yuzawa Station, Urasa Station, or accommodations in the Minami-Uonuma City/Yuzawa Town area (door-to-door).；JR Echigo-Yuzawa Station (The driver will wait for you near the Shinkansen ticket gate)；JR Urasa Station (The driver will wait for you near the ticket gate)；Your hotel or inn in the Minamiuonuma/Yuzawa area (we will pick you up in the lobby).；For safety reasons, we will always drop you off at the station or your accommodation.；The tour will not be dismissed mid-way or at a meal spot.；Transportation to the meeting point will not be arranged.；5) Fees and cancellations:；The price and meals are the same for adults and children.；Any additional drinks other than those included with the meal will be charged separately (to be paid directly on-site).；Cancellation fees will be charged from 11 days prior to the reservation date.

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Luxury Taxi Tour of Snow Country Cuisine and Stories | GI Koshihikari "Motenashi Gotsuo" and Temple Culture (Chartered Alphard / Departing from Urasa and Echigo Yuzawa) (Minamiuonuma, Niigata)

Name: Luxury Taxi Tour of Snow Country Cuisine and Stories | GI Koshihikari "Motenashi Gotsuo" and Temple Culture (Chartered Alphard / Departing from Urasa and Echigo Yuzawa) (Minamiuonuma, Niigata)
SKU: 570565

Japan-Koshinetsu , Niigata , Minami-Uonuma , Echigo Yuzawa

Booking confirmed within 3 working day(s)

Duration:5 hour(s)

Guided language: 日本語

Free cancellation 11 day(s) prior to experience date

Please present the e-voucher on-site

Your personal butler and storyteller: Not just a guide, you will be accompanied by a storyteller who will "translate" the landscape of the snow country and direct the experience.
We will unravel the "living stories" of the region that are not included in guidebooks, and invite our guests to become the main characters of the winter story.
The ultimate rice bran cooking experience
A sacred dining experience where you light a fire and cook the finest GI-certified rice in a rice bran pot.
This is a special moment where you can experience with all five senses the cycle of life in which the bran that surrounds the rice becomes fuel, and trace the origins of the food culture of the Snow Country.
The time spent steaming rice while meditating in the quiet of an ancient temple calms the mind, just like how people used to spend winter in snowy regions.
In the silence of an ancient temple, you will sit in meditation, clear your mind and clear your mind of distractions, and spend this sacred "waiting time" transforming your hunger into the ultimate spice.
A dinner that brings back the flavors of your journey. Rice from the farms you visit, miso from the storehouse. The story of the day is condensed into a single bowl of "Motenashi Gotsuo (Honki Gozen)" for the ultimate gastronomic experience.
It's an emotional climax where you can fully experience the background of the ingredients you've encountered on your journey with all five senses.
Completely private and comfortable transfers Door-to-door transfers to the station or accommodation in a luxury 4WD vehicle that is strong enough to handle snowy roads.
This service eliminates the anxiety of traveling at night, allowing you to enjoy alcohol and fine food to your heart's content, as well as the quiet "afterglow of your journey" in the safety of a private space.

[5% App discount] Code: APP5OFF , HK: APP15HK

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[Minamiuonuma Luxury Taxi Tour]
White silence and a living story - Snow stops time, snow moves life

Minamiuonuma City, Niigata Prefecture.
Japan's heaviest snowfall brings more than just a world of silvery white snow.
It is the "power of silence" that absorbs all noise and stores life force within.

This tour is a completely private intellectual adventure, exploring the heart of the snow country that appears only during this harsh yet beautiful season, accompanied by your own personal butler and storyteller.

■ Tour concept: Going deeper into the story This tour is designed for those who seek authenticity and have a strong intellectual curiosity.
This is a high-value-added experience that allows you to come into contact with the passion and philosophy of the people living in the region, something that you will never find in a guidebook.

● Personal butler and storyteller Not only will you drive and attend to the passengers, but you will also be their companion, unraveling the stories hidden behind the scenery.
We will coordinate the best moments to suit your interests and the circumstances of the occasion.

● VIP contact (unscripted interactions)
We act as intermediaries in dialogue with producers and chefs.
Through words that can only be exchanged on that day, at that time, and in that place, we will elevate your trip into a unique memory.

■ Temple Gate Course (approximately 5 hours): A story of the earth and the heart. A journey of deep spirituality that explores rice and fermentation, the origins of food culture in snow country, and allows you to confront your own heart through the spirit of Zen.

Komagata Farm: The snowy plains where the world's best rice lies We visit producer Komagata, who has won top gold awards in numerous contests.
Standing in front of the winter rice fields wrapped in a thick blanket of snow, we asked him about his beliefs in rice farming and the essence of his "amino acid farming method" which uses homemade fertilizer.
"Beneath this snow lies the world's best rice." This is the moment to realize that the harsh winter is an essential time for cultivating the sweetest rice.

Kizu Brewery: A brewery with a history of over 130 years, founded in 1890.
Microorganisms quietly thrive at the "kanshikomi" (cold brewing) site, where the cold, snowy air of the snowy country creates. Witness the fermentation process, which is preserved through the traditional "hegiokoshi" method.
"The breath of a century echoes through the frozen storehouse"
Feel the wisdom and patience of the snow country as you smell the aroma of miso and soy sauce brewed in the silence.

Jokoji Temple and Japanese Dining Retreat: Enjoy the tranquility of waiting time
The highlight of the trip was a meal at Wa Dining Inkyo, an old house that was relocated from Tokamachi.
First, you light a fire in a firewood and bran pot with your own hands and cook the highest quality rice.
While the rice is steaming, head to the adjacent ancient temple, Jokoji.
The experience of sitting in meditation and calming your mind in silence will only increase your anticipation for the meal.
"Light the fire of life with your own hands. The steaming time is a tranquil experience."

Climax: "Hospitality Gottsuo" Honki Gozen
Freshly cooked rice from Komagata Farm and miso from Kizu Brewery.
All the people and stories I've encountered on this journey today will come together in one meal.
It is the moment when you use all five senses to absorb the life force of this land into your body.
In areas with heavy snowfall, it was not possible to eat one's fill of white rice, so hospitality meant serving this white rice freely.
"Everything about your trip is in one bowl."

[Tour Overview]
● Duration: Approximately 5 hours ● Main destinations: Komagata Farm, Kizu Brewery, Jokoji Temple, Japanese Dining Retreat ● Value offered: Completely private space, storytelling by a dedicated guide, access to private areas and special interactions with producers

Purchase Notice

1) Implementation period and reservation method:
This is only available during the heavy snowfall period from January to May.
Reservations are made by request (manual confirmation).
Once we confirm the availability of the facility, the arrangements will be completed.
2) Nature of the experience:
For VIP contact with producers, the guide will support you in an appropriate way based on the weather and business conditions on the day. This will be a once-in-a-lifetime experience tailored to the conditions on the day.
3) Vehicle and number of people: Limited to 2-5 people. The tour will be conducted in a 4WD Alphard (fully chartered) that is strong on snowy roads.
4) Language support:
Guided tour language (tour guide/storyteller): Japanese only.
Store staff language: Japanese is spoken.

Reminders

1) In the event of bad weather, a decision will be made one day before the tour/experience date (18:00 local time) whether or not the tour/experience will proceed.
If it is determined that safe operation is difficult due to heavy snowfall or other reasons, the tour will be cancelled and a full refund will be given.
2) If the event is cancelled, you will be notified by email.
3) Clothing and equipment:
Please wear snow boots and plenty of warm clothing as this is an area that experiences heavy snowfall during the harsh winter months.
4) Gathering/Dissolution:
Pick-up is limited to Echigo-Yuzawa Station, Urasa Station, or accommodations in the Minami-Uonuma City/Yuzawa Town area (door-to-door).
JR Echigo-Yuzawa Station (The driver will wait for you near the Shinkansen ticket gate)
JR Urasa Station (The driver will wait for you near the ticket gate)
Your hotel or inn in the Minamiuonuma/Yuzawa area (we will pick you up in the lobby).
For safety reasons, we will always drop you off at the station or your accommodation.
The tour will not be dismissed mid-way or at a meal spot.
Transportation to the meeting point will not be arranged.
5) Fees and cancellations:
The price and meals are the same for adults and children.
Any additional drinks other than those included with the meal will be charged separately (to be paid directly on-site).
Cancellation fees will be charged from 11 days prior to the reservation date.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations 11 day(s) (inclusive) before the selected date are allowed. Unused orders can be canceled for free
For cancellations made 8 to 10 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 20% will apply
For cancellations made 2 to 7 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 30% will apply
For cancellations made 1 to 1 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 40% will apply
Cancellation is not allowed between 0–0 days from the selected date. Orders cannot be canceled or modified, and refunds will not be granted.

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Due to time zone differences, the confirmed cancellation date is based on the supplier’s local time. Please allow 2–5 business days to process your cancellation request, after which the cancellation fee will be charged according to the product’s cancellation policy. Once the cancellation is confirmed, you will receive your refund within 14 working days.

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